The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral will launch the tenth batch of Starlink internet satellites from pad 39A on June 26 at 4:18pm EDT.
http://www.launchphotography.com/Delta_4_Atlas_5_Falcon_9_Launch_Viewing.htmlQuoteThe next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral will launch the tenth batch of Starlink internet satellites from pad 39A on June 26 at 4:18pm EDT.
FALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral will launch the next GPS III satellite for the US. Space/Air Force from pad 40 on June 30 at 3:56pm EDT. The launch window stretches to about 4:10pm EDT. Then, a Falcon 9 from pad 39a will launch the tenth batch of Starlink internet satellites on early July TBA, at about 2pm EDT. Then, a Falcon 9 from pad 39a will launch the ANASIS-II Korean military communication satellite on mid-July TBA. A Falcon 9 will launch the SAOCOM 1B Earth observation satellite for Argentina, the first polar-orbit mission from the Cape since 1960 on late July TBA, around sunset EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. And a Falcon 9 will launch the eleventh batch of Starlink internet satellites on late July TBA.
This was in a recent GAO report on DoD programs[published and publicly released on June 3, 2020]:QuoteAdditionally, the office stated that the third GPS III satellite arrived in in Florida in preparation for a no earlier-than June 2020 launch; the fourth GPS III satellite is on track for a late 2020 launch; and satellites five through 10 are in various stages of production.I know they said earlier this year that they were still intending to launch three GPS sats this year, but I'll be really shocked if that happens. There doesn't seem to be any urgent reason to rush the launches. Last time I looked the launch for SV06 wasn't even funded yet.
Additionally, the office stated that the third GPS III satellite arrived in in Florida in preparation for a no earlier-than June 2020 launch; the fourth GPS III satellite is on track for a late 2020 launch; and satellites five through 10 are in various stages of production.
Oh.twitter.com/sciguyspace/status/1278067392703336448Quote NASA has confirmed that the launch of Mars Perseverance will slip to no earlier than July 30th due to an issue that cropped up during the wet dress reshearsal.https://twitter.com/sciguyspace/status/1278067686753349632Quote The agency has also determined that the launch window can be extended to August 15th and is exploring opportunities after this point. Sources are confident the mission will make a 2020 launch but this is not optimal.Edit to add:https://blogs.nasa.gov/kennedy/2020/06/30/nasa-ula-targeting-net-july-30-for-mars-2020-launch/QuoteDue to launch vehicle processing delays in preparation for spacecraft mate operations, NASA and United Launch Alliance have moved the first launch attempt of the Mars 2020 mission to no earlier than July 30. A liquid oxygen sensor line presented off-nominal data during the Wet Dress Rehearsal, and additional time is needed for the team to inspect and evaluate. Flight analysis teams have expanded the mission launch opportunities to August 15 and are examining if the launch period may be extended further into August.
NASA has confirmed that the launch of Mars Perseverance will slip to no earlier than July 30th due to an issue that cropped up during the wet dress reshearsal.
The agency has also determined that the launch window can be extended to August 15th and is exploring opportunities after this point. Sources are confident the mission will make a 2020 launch but this is not optimal.
Due to launch vehicle processing delays in preparation for spacecraft mate operations, NASA and United Launch Alliance have moved the first launch attempt of the Mars 2020 mission to no earlier than July 30. A liquid oxygen sensor line presented off-nominal data during the Wet Dress Rehearsal, and additional time is needed for the team to inspect and evaluate. Flight analysis teams have expanded the mission launch opportunities to August 15 and are examining if the launch period may be extended further into August.
[Spaceflight Now] U.S. military makes adjustments in GPS launch to allow for SpaceX booster landingQuote, dated June 29...the SV04 mission could launch from Cape Canaveral on a Falcon 9 rocket as soon as Sept. 30 [2020], according to the Space and Missile Systems Center.The GPS SV05 spacecraft is scheduled for launch on a Falcon 9 rocket in January [2021].
, dated June 29...the SV04 mission could launch from Cape Canaveral on a Falcon 9 rocket as soon as Sept. 30 [2020], according to the Space and Missile Systems Center.The GPS SV05 spacecraft is scheduled for launch on a Falcon 9 rocket in January [2021].
Cross post re: GPS III-4 launch and following GPS III satellites:Quote from: gongora on 06/29/2020 02:06 pmThis was in a recent GAO report on DoD programs[published and publicly released on June 3, 2020]:QuoteAdditionally, the office stated that the third GPS III satellite arrived in in Florida in preparation for a no earlier-than June 2020 launch; the fourth GPS III satellite is on track for a late 2020 launch; and satellites five through 10 are in various stages of production.I know they said earlier this year that they were still intending to launch three GPS sats this year, but I'll be really shocked if that happens. There doesn't seem to be any urgent reason to rush the launches. Last time I looked the launch for SV06 wasn't even funded yet.
August - GPS III SV04 - Falcon 9 (B1062.1 S) - Canaveral SLC-40NET August - Starlink flight 12 (x60) [v1.0 L11] - Falcon 9 (S) - Canaveral SLC-40 (or Late)Changes on June 26thChanges on June 30th
ATLAS 5The next United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral, flying with four solid rocket boosters, will launch the Mars 2020 rover 'Perseverance' for NASA on July 30 at 7:50am EDT. The launch window is TBA, between 30 minutes and two hours in duration. Other upcoming Atlas 5 launches are TBA.FALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral will launch the ninth batch of Starlink satellites on July 8 at around 12:15pm EDT. Then, a Falcon 9 will launch the ANASIS-II Korean military communication satellite from pad 40 on July 14, likely in the evening EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the SAOCOM 1B Earth observation satellite for Argentina, the first polar-orbit mission from the Cape since 1960 on late July TBA, around sunset EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. And a Falcon 9 will launch the eleventh batch of Starlink internet satellites on late July TBA.
[Spaceflight Now] U.S. military makes adjustments in GPS launch to allow for SpaceX booster landingQuoteSV04 mission could launch from Cape Canaveral on a Falcon 9 rocket as soon as Sept. 30, according to the Space and Missile Systems Center.The GPS SV05 spacecraft is scheduled for launch on a Falcon 9 rocket in January
SV04 mission could launch from Cape Canaveral on a Falcon 9 rocket as soon as Sept. 30, according to the Space and Missile Systems Center.The GPS SV05 spacecraft is scheduled for launch on a Falcon 9 rocket in January
SpaceX Manifest Updates and Discussion Thread 5Discussion of the manifest, and updates. The best guess at the current manifest is in this post.
FALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral will launch the ninth batch of Starlink satellites on July 8 at around 12:15pm EDT. Then, a Falcon 9 will launch the ANASIS-II Korean military communication satellite from pad 40 on July 14, likely in the evening EDT. Then, a Falcon 9 will launch the SAOCOM 1B Earth observation satellite for Argentina, the first polar-orbit mission from the Cape since 1960 on July 25 at 7:19pm EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. And a Falcon 9 will launch the eleventh batch of Starlink internet satellites on late July TBA.
New Glenn has been identified as the launch vehicle selected to fly the first two modules of the Axiom station - https://www.reddit.com/r/BlueOrigin/comments/hk72xe/interview_with_the_module_manufacturer_of_the/
The delivery of the first module to Axiom is scheduled for July 2023 and launch in September 2024. The launch of the second (residential) module is expected approximately 7 months later.
The first launch will bring to Node 2 (made by Alenia) the first module consisting of a housing part, a node part and the super dome
the launcher identified is the New Glenn and as a reserve the Falcon Heavy
Top secret NRO payload installed on Minotaur rocket for launch from Virginia, dated July 4Launch window opens at 1300 UTC = 9:00 am EDT. Duration of window not disclosed.***One satellite with four instruments, or four satellites?Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/03/2020 06:44 pmQuoteThings are moving along for #NROL129! This will be the NRO's 3rd launch of 2020 & carries four of the agency’s payloads.
QuoteThings are moving along for #NROL129! This will be the NRO's 3rd launch of 2020 & carries four of the agency’s payloads.
Things are moving along for #NROL129! This will be the NRO's 3rd launch of 2020 & carries four of the agency’s payloads.
Scheduled:Date - Satellite(s) - Rocket - Launch Site - Time (UTC)2020NET July 15 - NROL-129 - Minotaur IV - MARS LA-0B - 13:00-17:45 (or NLT July 24)Changes on July 3rdChanges on July 4th
Rocket Lab plans next launch Saturday, closes in on first mission from Virginia, dated July 3QuoteThe first Rocket Lab launch from Wallops Island, Virginia, is now third in line on the company’s flight manifest [Flight 15], according to Morgan Bailey, a Rocket Lab spokesperson. She said the first Electron launch from a new pad at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport — located on NASA-owned property at the Wallops Flight Facility — is expected in August or September.Please note this article pre-dates the July 4 UTC launch failure of Flight 13.
The first Rocket Lab launch from Wallops Island, Virginia, is now third in line on the company’s flight manifest [Flight 15], according to Morgan Bailey, a Rocket Lab spokesperson. She said the first Electron launch from a new pad at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport — located on NASA-owned property at the Wallops Flight Facility — is expected in August or September.
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral will launch the ninth batch of Starlink satellites on July 8 at 11:59am EDT. Then, a Falcon 9 will launch the ANASIS-II Korean military communication satellite from pad 40 on July 14 in the evening EDT.
Orion is complete and SLS is on track for its last major test later this year before flight. These systems will be integrated early next year and launched together for the first time on an uncrewed flight test around the Moon in 2021 followed by a test flight with crew around the Moon in 2023.
In 2024, NASA will send astronauts on the Artemis III mission to lunar orbit where they will transfer to a commercial human landing system for an expedition to the lunar surface. These modern landers will be capable of docking to Orion or the Gateway, which will be operational by 2024.